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Vocabulary needed for Classifications. Definitions. Timbre-Instruments and/ or sound quality Genre- Larger musical category Musical Style- Smaller sub-category Melody-Main idea or line of a musical work Beat-A steady and reoccurring pulse, what makes you tap your foot. What to listen for.
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Definitions • Timbre-Instruments and/ or sound quality • Genre- Larger musical category • Musical Style- Smaller sub-category • Melody-Main idea or line of a musical work • Beat-A steady and reoccurring pulse, what makes you tap your foot
What to listen for • Timbre- Listen for what instruments are being played and if they are electronic, acoustic and or distorted • Melody- What timbre/ instrument is prominent? • Beat- Is it a drum machine? Is it a synthesizer?
Top 10- what you need to do • Example: Listen to White snake's “ Here I go again” • Label your paper like so: • Timbre- • Melody- • Beat- • Genre • Musical Style Beside each one, answer the questions from the previous slide.
Whitesnake example • Timbre- Guitar, drums, bass guitar, vocals • Electronic sounds • Some distortion • Melody- Vocals & Guitar • Beat- Drum set, heavy • Genre- Rock • Musical Style- metal/ hair
It’s your turn, We’ll do all of the top 10 songs of the 80’s • Label your paper like so: • Timbre- Listen for what instruments are being played and if they are electronic, acoustic and or distorted • Melody- What timbre/ instrument is prominent? • Beat- Is it a drum machine? Is it a synthesizer? • Genre • Musical Style